Surf Forecasts:
Karramarro surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karramarro this week:
The surf forecast for Karramarro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karramarro in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karramarro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for you. It's Rusty here.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next few days are pretty flat and bleak. From Sunday the 23rd right through until Wednesday morning the 27th, it's basically a write-off. We're talking tiny dribbles of swell, mostly poor conditions, and nothing worth paddling out for. It's a proper dry spell.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday morning the 27th. Karramarro, that point break, will start to see a bit of life with a 4ft swell from the WNW. The energy is moderate (244) and it's clean with a gentle offshore breeze. It's surfable, but the conditions are very ordinary, so don't get too excited.
Now, hold onto your board, because Friday the 28th is where things get interesting. The morning is the standout of the whole outlook. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the NW with moderate energy (974), and it's going to be clean with a light offshore wind. This is proper size – for advanced surfers only, as it's over 5ft. For you beginners, this is a day to watch from the shore. The break itself is inconsistent, so you'll need patience, but when a set comes through, it'll be worth it. Be aware that crowds are possible here.
Friday afternoon, the swell jumps up to 10ft from the NW with a 12-second period, and the energy is very strong (2158). That's a powerful, long-period groundswell. At a point break like Karramarro, this is going to unload with some serious shape and power, but with a cross-shore wind making it a bit bumpy. This is strictly for experts.
Then we get Saturday morning the 29th. The swell drops a bit to 6ft from the NW, but the wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy. The wave energy is still strong (696). For an inconsistent spot like this, that combo of clean conditions and decent size is a gift. This is another top contender for the best session of the fortnight.
After that, things start to fade. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are smaller and messier. The first week of September looks like a return to small, weak swells and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. There are a few glassy mornings with tiny surf on the 4th, 5th, and 6th, but it’s all very small (2ft to 4ft) and weak energy. Not worth getting too amped up for.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NW 6 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 55 | 28 | 27 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 42 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 244 | 207 | 153 | 974 | 2158 | 1440 | 696 | 456 | 393 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:30PM2.71m | 3:06AM2.69m | 3:24PM2.94m | 3:50AM2.90m | 4:04PM3.19m | 4:26AM3.11m | 4:38PM3.42m | 4:58AM3.31m | 5:10PM3.62m | 5:29AM3.47m | 5:41PM3.77m | 6:00AM3.59m | 6:12PM3.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM1.20m | 8:57AM1.18m | 9:30PM0.97m | 9:42AM0.93m | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.69m | 10:45PM0.49m | 10:53AM0.48m | 11:18PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.31m | 11:50PM0.16m | 11:58AM0.20m | 00:21AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 27 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | SSW 3 | NW 6 | NW 13 | NW 4 | NW 11 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 55 | 14 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 42 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 244 | 207 | 153 | 974 | 2158 | 1440 | 696 | 456 | 393 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 12 | NNE 3 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | — | SSW 3 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 23 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 20 | — | 1 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | — | S 3 | N 6 | — | WNW 3 | NNE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 28 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 202 | 2 | 300 | 324 | 268 | 507 | 531 | 2 | 2 | 66 | 14 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 536 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
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